Wentworth Library
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Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Pleasant Hill Evening Book Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The London Séance Society" by Sarah Penner. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Wednesday June 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Coloring for Adults
Join us for the social, fun and stress-free activity of coloring. Light refreshments provided. For adults.
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Thursday June 13 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Family Storytime
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children of all ages with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime at Hill Dee Park
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with your children’s librarian from Farmington Library. Enjoy stories, songs and other activities to develop early literacy. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with their families. Weather dependent. Presented in partnership with......More
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 13 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 13 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday June 13 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Wescott Summer Discovery Kickoff Party
Celebrate the start of summer reading with fun activities and special treat from the Kona Ice Truck. Pick up your Summer Discovery log and find great books to read. Play Olympic themed outdoor games, use sidewalk chalk and enjoy a great summer afternoon. Geared for yout......More
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Thursday June 13 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Open Coding Day
Meet other computer coders, learn or expand your coding skills, and join us for fun coding related games! Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12 and up.
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Thursday June 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Galaxie Book Club Online
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "The Book of Form and Emptiness" by Ruth Ozeki. New members are welcome. This event will be held on Zoom. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Friday June 14 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Story Trail
Enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends and read from giant picture book pages displayed in the park. Presented in partnership with Farmington Parks & Recreation. This event will take place offsite at Prairie View Park, 1100 12th St, Farmington.
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Brodini Comedy Magic Show
Magician Brodini makes you laugh as he amazes you with his magic skills. Presented by Brodini. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with their caregivers. Event will be held in the atrium.
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Treasure Beyond Measure
Enjoy this family-friendly show featuring physical comedy, humor and uproarious audience participation. Come along with Capt’n Curley as he recruits rookie pirates to embark on a treasure hunt adventure filled with silliness and fun. Presented by A Touch of Magic. Geare......More
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Friday June 14 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Treasure Beyond Measure
Enjoy this family-friendly show featuring physical comedy, humor and uproarious audience participation. Come along with Capt’n Curley as he recruits rookie pirates to embark on a treasure hunt adventure filled with silliness and fun. Presented by A Touch of Magic. Geare......More
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Friday June 14 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Do RAD Things: Skateboard Art
Use your imagination and design your own original artwork on a skateboard deck. Each participant will receive a skateboard deck without wheels to create their own artwork. Presented by local artist Mark Rivard. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Fix-it Clinic
Bring up to three (3) small household electronics, clothing, jewelry or other items to get help repairing them at this first come, first served fix-it event.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5–10.
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Saturday June 15 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Waggin' Tales
Read to trained therapy dogs in a supportive environment to help build literacy skills and confidence in reading out loud. Event will be held in the Children's Area. Geared for youth ages 5–10.
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Saturday June 15 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sprallage: Spray and Collage
Learn and understand graffiti as an art form. Visualize and freely cut letters out of paper, fabric or 2D materials without drawing or stencils. Combine the artistic elements of collage and spray painting to create your own graffiti art. Presented by SPRAYFiNGER. Regist......More
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Saturday June 15 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Pride Community Quilt
Celebrate LGBTQIA Pride month by contributing to a community quilt. Use basic sewing stitches and embellishment to create your very own unique square that celebrates Pride. Finished squares will be taken offsite to be sewn together to create a quilt to be displayed at ......More
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Monday June 17 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Pride Bandana
Create a shibori tie die bandana using colors of the rainbow. Use resists such as clothes pins and rubber bands to create unique design patterns. Presented by the Textile Center. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Spark! Mobile
Enjoy outdoor singing, dancing and entertainment for the whole family with the City of Eagan's Spark! Mobile. Place pictures and letters in Puppet Mail for the puppets. Bring a chair or blanket and meet at our steps in front of the library. Join us after some shows for ......More
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Monday June 17 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Kashimana Ahua: Love From the Sun
Enjoy feel-good acoustic pop and soul-stirring sunshine vibes in this performance of 10 songs from a variety of styles from Pop to Soul to Folk and more. Geared for adults.
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Tuesday June 18 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Oskar’s Voyage
Join Minnesota Book Award winning author Laura Purdie Salas as she reads from her new book “Oskar’s Voyage”. Oskar is a tiny chipmunk who goes on an accidental adventure aboard an enormous Great Lakes ship. Find out if Oskar can find his way back to his oak tree in Dulu......More
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Afternoon Origami
Learn how to fold fun origami models through in-person instruction and books. Geared for youth ages 8–12.
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Corded Silk Jewelry Online
Learn two ancient techniques for making plied cording from silk and other fibers and turn your creations into a unique piece of chic modern jewelry. A kit with materials needed for the workshop will be mailed to you prior to the event. This program is limited to attende......More
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Tuesday June 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dropcloth Painting
Drop-in and let your creative imagination soar by painting on a large canvas drop cloth. Contribute to a fun, freewheeling collaborative art piece that will be displayed in the library. Presented by artist Z Akhmetova. Geared for youth ages 5 and older with their caregi......More
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Tuesday June 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Teen Graphic Novel Club
Join us to discuss your favorite graphic novels and manga. Enjoy snacks, create art, learn about upcoming children’s and teen graphic novel releases, and do other fun activities. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 10–14.
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Tuesday June 18 6:00pm - 6:45pm CDT
S is for Snake
Meet some live snakes to better understand these wonderful animals. From their forked tongues and sharp teeth to their strong coils and smooth scales, they really are amazing creatures. Presented by Dodge Nature Center. Geared for youth ages 4 and older. Supported by t......More
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:15pm CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Tuesday June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Burnhaven Book Discussion Group
Discuss a variety of great books with other members of the community. This month’s title is "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer. New members are welcome. Geared for adults.
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Thursday June 20 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Family Storytime
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children of all ages with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Latin Dance for Kids
Learn to dance the bachata, merengue and salsa. Learn basic movements together in this high energy class. Presented by Nela Dance. Geared for youth ages 2–6 with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
Perler Bead Creations
Construct perler bead creations using templates or design an original piece. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 6–12.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime at Westview Park
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with your children’s librarian from Farmington Library. Enjoy stories, songs and other activities to develop early literacy. Geared for youth ages 2 and older with their families. Weather dependent. Presented in partnership with......More
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime for 2s–6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday June 20 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for Babies
Read, play and sing along with your young child in this interactive storytime designed for newborns and babies. Geared for ages birth to age 2 with their caregivers.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Crafternoon
Bring your own craft to work on while visiting with other makers and get help with individual projects and techniques on the third Thursday of the month. Geared for adults.
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Thursday June 20 1:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Macramé Stone Necklaces for Teens
Learn the art of crafting wrapped stone necklaces. Connect with earth’s beauty as you weave and knot your way to creating unique pieces inspired by the natural world. Presented by Make with Sam. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 12–18.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Perler Bead Creations
Construct perler bead creations using templates or design an original piece. Registration required. Geared for youth ages 6–12.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Sprallage: Spray and Collage
Learn and understand graffiti as an art form. Visualize and freely cut letters out of paper, fabric or 2D materials without drawing or stencils. Combine the artistic elements of collage and spray painting to create your own graffiti art. Presented by SPRAYFiNGER. Regist......More
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Crafternoon: Rainbow Looms
Join us on the third Wednesday each month for a different featured craft. This month we will meet on the third Thursday. This month we will use small rubber bands to make jewelry. Geared for adults and youth ages 12 and older.
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Thursday June 20 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Watercolor Succulents
Study the form of succulents and their wide range of sizes, shapes and colors, and learn how to capture its beauty with watercolor paint. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. Geared for adults.
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Friday June 21 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime for 2s-6s
Read, play, sing, talk and write together with Dakota County children's librarians. Enjoy stories and participate in activities to develop early literacy skills. Geared for children ages 2 and older with their caregivers. Siblings welcome.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Make Your Own Pride Buttons
Drop in and celebrate Pride Month by making expressive buttons. Express yourself with a pronoun, flag button or show support with affirming phrase buttons. Make visually interesting buttons from discarded library materials. Limit 3 buttons per participant. Geared for yo......More
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Saturday June 22 9:30am - 11:00am CDT
Puzzle & Board Game Swap
Bring your puzzles and board games to swap for similar items and take home one that is new to you while helping reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Presented in partnership with Dakota Valley Recycling. All ages.
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Sensory-Friendly Saturdays
Explore books, music, movement and play in a sensory-friendly setting that welcomes children of all abilities including those who have difficulty in large groups, are on the autism spectrum or are sensitive to sensory overload. One registration required per group. Geare......More
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Saturday June 22 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
The Jolly Pops at Farmington Dew Days
Enjoy upbeat, original music with a host of children’s standards for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs and everythin......More